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sembah — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • wai noun A traditional Thai greeting made by pressing the palms together, often with a slight bow.
  • worship noun Reverence and devotion shown to a god or sacred figure.

Senses

sembah is used for these senses in English:

  • wai A Thai greeting wherein the palms are brought together in front of the face or chest, sometimes accompanied with a bow.
  • worship The devotion accorded to a deity or to a sacred object.

worship — full definition

  1. noun Reverence and devotion shown to a god or sacred figure.
  2. noun Great admiration or adoration for a person or thing.
  3. verb To honour a deity with religious devotion.
  4. verb To adore or admire someone excessively.